2 Samuel 6:23

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:20-23

David, having dismissed the congregation with a blessing, returned to bless his household (2 Sam. 6:20), that is, to pray with them and for them, and to offer up his family thanksgiving for this national mercy. Ministers must not think that their public performances will excuse them from their family-worship; but when they have, with their instructions and prayers, blessed the solemn assemblies, they must return in the same manner to bless their households, for with them they are in a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:23

Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child until the day of her death. The children she brought up for Adriel were not her own, but adopted ones, or Adriel's by another woman, 2 Samuel 21:8 ; however, she had none after this time, whatever she had before, and it does not appear that she had any, though the Jews say she was Eglah, and Ithream her son; see Gill on 2 Samuel 3:5 . And thus she that vilified David brought a reproach upon herself, as barrenness was always reckoned, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:12-23

The facts are: 1 . David, learning the blessing that had come upon the house of Obed-Edom, resolves to bring up the ark to Jerusalem. 2 . Having made arrangements in accordance with the Law for the proper bearing of the ark, he inaugurates the procession by a sacrifice. 3 . Girded with a linen ephod, he dances before the ark, and with music and shouting it enters Jerusalem. 4 . Placing the ark in the tabernacle he had provided for it, he offers burnt offerings and peace... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:20-23

( ZION ) Unholy scorn. The greatest day of David's life did not end without a cloud. His wife Michal, "Saul's daughter" ( 2 Samuel 6:16 ; 2 Samuel 3:13 ; 1 Samuel 19:11-17 ), had not, from whatever cause, gone forth to meet him with the other women ( 2 Samuel 6:19 )on his return to Jerusalem with the sacred ark; on beholding from a window of the palace, as the procession swept past, the enthusiasm which he displayed, "she despised him in her heart;" and when, after he had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:23

Therefore Michal. The Hebrew is, and Michal had no child, Michal's barrenness was long antecedent to this outburst of pride, and was not a punishment for it. It is noticed as a proof that the blessing of God did not rest upon her; and as such it was regarded by the people, and doubtless it lessened David's affection for her. We must not, however, suppose that he imposed upon her any punishment further than this verbal reproof. Nor does the interest lie in Michal's conduct, but in the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 6:23

2 Samuel 6:23. Therefore Because of her proud and petulant speech and carriage to David, which God justly punished with barrenness. Michal had no child After this time. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

The ark brought to Jerusalem (6:1-23)Part of the reason for Israel’s weakness during Saul’s reign was the king’s lack of interest in the nation’s religious life. David was determined to correct this state of affairs. He began by restoring the ark, symbol of God’s presence, to its rightful position as the centre of Israel’s religious life. (During Saul’s reign the ark had remained in a country house in Kiriath-jearim, also known as Baal-judah or Baalah; 1 Samuel 7:1-2; 1 Chronicles 13:5-6; 1... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 6:23

2 Samuel 6:23. Therefore Michal, the daughter of Saul, had no child, &c.— Either neglected from henceforth by David, or, as is more probable, immediately punished by God himself, Michal had no children from this time till the day of her death; or rather, as the Jews say, with whom Bishop Patrick agrees, she never had any children. See the note on chap. 2Sa 21:8 and Pfeiffer's Dubia Vexata. REFLECTIONS.—1. The exercises of religion often provoke the contempt of carnal minds. Having no senses... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 6:12-23

The second move 6:12-23David also observed that the ark’s presence in Obed-edom’s house resulted in blessing for its host. This made him more eager than ever to install the ark in Jerusalem.2 Samuel 6:13 probably means: after the priests had taken six steps, other priests sacrificed an ox and a fatling (a fat, i.e., choice, calf). This happened every time the priests carrying the ark took six steps. [Note: See McCarter, "The Ritual . . .," pp. 273-74, 277, n. 1; or Carlson, pp. 80, 86, for the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 6:1-23

The bringing of the Ark from Kirjath-jearim to Jerusalem1. Again] This probably refers to the previous assembling of the chosen men of Israel to repel the Philistine invasion (2 Samuel 5:22-25).2. From Baale of Judah] should probably be ’to Baal of Judah’ (1 Chronicles 13:6). The town was also known as Kirjath-baal (City of Baal).3. Out of the house of Abinadab] It had been there ever since its removal from Bethshemesh (1 Samuel 7:1). In Gibeah] RV ’in the hill.’ Kirjath-jearim was situated on... read more

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